All you need is a few minutes and a few ingredients to make delicious crock pot dinners happen.
VICTOR PROTASIO
The crock pot may just be the best kitchen appliance in the world.
That’s why easy crock pot recipes are such a mainstay for meal preppinglow effort, delicious rewards!
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Crock Pot Pulled Pork Tacos
Delicious crock pot pulled pork comes together in minutes and serves six.
Not ready to have all the tacos at once?
Store the meat separately from the tortillas and assemble the tacos on the night you want them.
Kan Kanbayashi
Everyone can add their own favorite toppings for a customized taco experience.
The sky’s the limit forpizza toppings!
Chilifreezeswell, so you’ve got the option to make a big batch and freeze it until ready.
Victor Protasio
Soup freezes well, so add this to your list if you’re doing a freezer meal prep day.
Just reheat it on the stove when you’re ready to eat.
you might bake this in the slow cooker on meal prep day while chopping veggies and baking chicken.
Con Poulos
And angel food cake can befrozenin individual slices if you want to save it for later.
Just wrap each slice tightly with plastic wrap, then in aluminum foil.
A soy andbrown sugarglaze melded with beef stock will make your roast juicy and flavorful.
Romulo Yanes
Slow Cooker Curried Chicken With Ginger and Yogurt
Get curry started in a hurry!
Whisk everything together, then let the crock pot simmer on low so the spices have time to meld.
The recipe serves six, and you’re free to freeze the leftovers if needed.
Caitlin Bensel
Curries freeze very well, either in batch form or individual portions.
Reheat it on the stovetop and add a little water as needed to loosen up the sauce.
The recipe makes eight servings, but it’s so delicious you may not have any leftovers.
Victor Protasio
Pair with vanillaice creamor whipped cream, and eat while it’s still warm!
On the day you’re ready for it, put the soup in the crock pot and enjoy.
While Shepherd’s pie is usually labor-intensive and complicated, this recipe makes preparing it a cinch.
Jennifer Causey
Slow Cooker Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna
This lasagna is so easy to put together!
Pork Ditalini Stew
Tomatoes, spinach, and tiny noodles give this pork-based soup a lighter touch.
(Can’t find Ditalini?
Greg DuPree
Any tiny pasta will do!)
You don’t even have to cook the pasta separatelytoss it in 10 minutes before serving.
Want to freeze it?
Jennifer Causey
Freeze in individual portions or one big batch, then defrost overnight and reheat on the stovetop.
Crock Pot Cinnamon Pecan Monkey Bread
Slow cookers are underrated for baking.
you might expect about six to eight servings from this recipedepending on how hungry everyone is.
José Picayo
Crock Pot Coca Cola Carnitas
Coca-Cola gives carnitas a sweet yet smoky flavor.
Cook it early and enjoy tacos, nachos, or epic pulled pork sandwiches during the week.
Store the carnitas in the fridge and reheat on the stovetop when ready to eat.
Victor Protasio
Need to meal prep it?
Cut the carrots, cabbage, scallion, and garlic in advance to save time.
Serve these ribs with just the veggies or pair the dish with rice for a well-rounded meal.
Marcus Nilsson
The low, slow cooking process guarantees that the chicken will be packed with flavor.
Eight hours of simmering ensure that the roast is pull-apart tender.
Make some rice and reheat the pork on the stovetop or microwave when ready.
Jennifer Causey
When reheating, adding a splash of water will guarantee that your pork is still nice and juicy.
Cook and shred the pork on meal prep day.
Pickles andmustardtop everything off with a tangy punch.
Victor Protasio
These cheesy rolls might taste complex, but they are a snap to throw together.
Slow-Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake
It’s time for this vintage dessert to make a comeback!
The slow cooker keeps the cake moist with its caramel pineapple top.
Con Poulos
Don’t feel like chicken?
Crock Pot Creamy Chicken With Biscuits
Level up your chicken game with this hearty family feast.
This super-easy crock pot meal can be even easier by substituting refrigerated biscuit dough rather than making your own.
Using frozen carrots and peas shaves off even more time.
Reheat either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
The 20-minute biscuit baking time makes up the most hands-on time in this recipe.
José Picayo
The best part is that you’re able to customize the mole depending on your mood.
The recipe yields six servings, so you may even have some left for lunch later in the week.
Refrigerate or freeze any leftover chili.
Sang An
Let the frozen chili thaw overnight, then heat on the stovetop or microwave for a delicious on-demand meal!
Jarred red curry paste, coconut milk, basil, and lime build a perfect melange of flavor.
Serve over white or brown rice for a classic, complete meal.
Gentl & Hyers
Bonus: the spaghetti squash makes it gluten-free, too!
Slow-Cooker Classic Beef Stew
No crock pot meal list would be complete without a classic beef stew!
Pack any leftovers into airtight containers, freeze, and enjoy within three months.
Heather Meldrom
Crock Pot Pork With Peppers and Olives
Ropa viejais a classic Cuban dish that originated in Spain.
In this version, pork is swapped in for beef alongside bell peppers, black beans, and rice.
This crock pot meal makes eight servings, which means plenty of leftovers.
Jennifer Causey
Ropa vieja freezes well and will keep in the freezer for up to three months.
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage
A traditional Irish meal usually cooked onSt.
Patrick’s Day, this low-fuss slow cooker version can be enjoyed anytime you’re craving comfort food.
Marcus Nilsson
Paired withIrish soda bread, you’ll be convinced you’ve been transported to a traditional Irish pub.
A cold corned beef sandwich is always a hit!
Roland Bello
Fred Hardy
Greg DuPree
Marcus Nilsson
Victor Protasio
Con Poulos
José Picayo
Antonis Achilleos
Fred Hardy
Jonny Valiant
CAITLIN BENSEL
Susie Cushner
Victor Protasio
Romulo Yanes
Greg DuPree
Steve Giralt
